Coral Triangle Fishers Forum I

Objectives

  1. facilitate the sharing of information and experiences on bycatch reduction and Best Practices in the Coral Triangle and regional fisheries, identifying obstacles, key issues and priorities,
  2. promote, and learn from, examples of industry-fisher folk partnerships on bycatch reduction, Best Practices and other examples of “continual improvement”,
  3. expand collaborations in the region on fisheries improvement among supply chain actors,
  4. develop a “road map” identifying relevant enabling policies and programmes and how fisher folks and industry players can help influence and implement these, and
  5. formally establish and endorse a Coral Triangle Fishers Forum as a platform for regional dialogue on sustainable fisheries that helps deliver on the goals of the Coral Triangle Initiative (CTI) Regional Plan of Action.
 
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Coral Triangle fishers agree on a set of recommendations to address bycatch

Bali, Indonesia (17 June 2010)—Fishers from local communities and private companies in the Coral Triangle region collectively agreed on a set of recommendations on the last day of the Coral Triangle Fishers Forum today.

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WWF Coral Triangle programme releases bycatch policy brief (press release | download).

The brief is endorsed by Anova Seafood, Culimer BV, Edeka Group, Luen Thai Fishing Ventures, Norpac Fisheries Export, and Sea Delight.

Opening speeches

related information

Check out presentations from the second Fishers Forum (2012) ►

Presentations

key documents

CLOSING REMARKS

  • When?

    June 15 - 17 2010

    Where?

    Sanur Paradise Plaza Hotel, Bali, Indonesia

    Why?

    A growing number of consumers, retailers and governing bodies are requiring IUU-free and traceable seafood. While this provides an important incentive for the fisheries sector to move towards sustainability, implementing traceability and catch documentation programs poses many practical challenges - for large fishing industries and small- scale coastal fisheries alike.

    The opportunity to share experiences, highlight practical solutions and discuss issues among peers will provide a good basis for addressing issues related to IUU, sustainable seafood trade and associated linkages to food security.
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  • / ©: EDEKA
    CTFF is organized with the financial support of EDEKA

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